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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 26, 2023 | Replies (49)
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@bunky44 of course we all respect each other's decisions. But I would ask that you explain this statement: "and the contra-indications of these powerful drugs are long lasting and can be insidious as well". I have not found this to be true for Tymlos, at least so far. I am honestly afraid a statement like that could encourage people who need meds to avoid them. I care because I was too late taking meds and my life is very much affected by fractures- far more than by any med! We feel strong and invulnerable until it happens to us.
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Morning windyshores~
Thank you for your response.
I'm not saying anything that big pharma isn't also stating in their commercials for their oseo drugs. They mention the possibilities of cause and effect of taking their drugs..like a buyer beware claim...SO....I would advise all that are interested and concerned about what they take for anything..to do their own due diligence and glean the knowledge that's out there....then one can make an educated decision to do what feels right for them to do. I also highly recommend that because of the seriousness of having osteoporosis itself..I would also hope that we can find ones in the medical fields that could also contribute to the personal equation and questions we could pose. We're not educated in these fields..and look to the professionals for advice..not consent, per se....
It's up to us all to do what feels right to do. No judgement here.
I have no knowledge about specific drugs..as I'm not up to date with the new ones. Tymlos might do great things for you..I'm hoping, of course...
I don't feel that I'm encouraging folks not to take the medications offered..I'm only saying that it's quite a personal decision and that we should not take it lightly.
I had severe endometriosis as a young women and had many injections of depro-provera ....had a hysterectomy at 25....then became an athlete for the many years since. I was shocked at my first DEXA scores...at 65...having led such a physical lifestyle. But...the depropervera had done its damage...it is a bone losing drug. I had no idea at the time of course...I was just interested in stopping the debilitating pain and hemorrhaging the endo was causing me.
I admit to being perhaps a bit overly cautious about the 'drugs' I take. For sure that only applies to me and my comfort levels. I'm merely sharing what I'm doing. I may not be getting anywhere in trying to rebuild my bone density without taking the drugs offered for it. But..for me...I feel...what I'm doing is working for me...so far. I wish all of you the very best in whatever decisions you make ...all the best to you all. I want us all to win!
Having three thoracic compression frax's and a bulging disc in L-5..keeps me doing what I can to stay out of pain and up-right. I still feel strong as well and vulnerable..I'm not looking to merely fool myself into thinking that I'm all good to go....but, mentally..I do work on it and do what I can to keep it all going...with peace of mind leading the way. My best to you all.